Athearn has new paint schemes on their Ford C series box truck including Roadway, Branch Motor Express, and REA.
Atlas has announced they will be shipping 1/87 scale models of the 1996 Ford Taurus! This is very exciting news for 1/87 modelers and very encouraging. For all the information currently available check the Atlas web site. Atlas also is producing their excellent Ford F-150 pickup truck models now with two-tone paint jobs. Color combinations include green/tan, red/tan,white/tan, and black/silver.
Boley has announced an April 15, 2002 expected arrival date for their International 4400 chassis fire tank truck (see above). Model features vacuum plated chrome tank and other details.
Busch will begin shipping the following new models on March 22, 2002:
49250 - 2002 Audi A4 Avant 49255 - 2002 Audi A4 Avant (CMD - See Note below) in metallic Ming Blue and Merlot Red. 48535 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 facelift (CMD - See Note below) will be offered in metallic Navy Blue and Red.
New colors for existing models:
41409 Mercedes 170V Sedan: Two new two-tone paint schemes: Upper section beige/lower part dark brown or upper section dark green/lower part black. 46705 - 1949-1953 Volkswagen Hebmüller Convertible in gray with light gray side panels or black with red side panels. 47500 - 1964 Ford Mustang Convertible: fire-engine red with red top and black seats and Turkish blue with black top and black seats. 48900 - 1998 Smart City Coupé: Tridion frame in silver, body panels path red or stream green. 46603 - 1977 Dodge Monaco Sedan: orange or orange-brown.
Note: CMD refers to Busch's new premium models with more Chrome, Metallic finishes and a higher level of Detailing than their standard line.
For our friends in Germany, Busch notes all of the new Classic Metal Works models are now shipping.
Fidelis Models has the following new kits in stock:
HEISER'S MODELS (1/87)
#50 - WC54 US WW2 Dodge Ambulance #327 - M3A4 Lee Tank #515 - German SdKfz 250/9 #516 - German SdKfz 250/9 NEU #517 - German SdKfz 250/9 NEU (Late) #766 - French CHAR B-bis Heavy Tank #815 - Italian M13/40 Medium Tank #816 - Italian M13/40 Medium Tank, Half Fender #817 - Italian M14/41 Medium Tank #820 - Italian M40-75/18 Semovente SP Gun, Half Fender #821 - Italian M40-75/18 Semovente SP Gun #857 - Japanese "Chi-Ro" #858 - Japanese "Chi-Ha" #859 - Japanese "Shi-Ki" #862 - Japanese "Shinhoto Chi-Ha" #863 - Japanese "Che-He" #864 - Japanese "Ho-Ni" #1001 - Railroad Flatcar Vehicle Chock Set #2300 - Sherman Accessories #2302 - Applique Armor for M4 Sherman #2303 - Sand Skirts for M4 Sherman #2304 - Sand Skirts for M4A4 Sherman #2341 - M4 Sherman Composite (Early) #2343 - M4A1(75) W Sherman Tank #2353 - M4 Sherman Composite #2363 - M4 Sherman Composite "Firefly" #2362 - M4A6 Sherman (Limited Edition)
PREISER (1/87)
#16501 - German Resting Infantry #16514 - German 105mm Howitzer, Crew, & Accessories #16515 - German WW2 Tank Crew #16519 - German WW2 Advancing Infantry #16520 - German WW2 Seated Panzergrenadiers #16521 - US Army Air Force Pilots & Crew #16527 - German 105mm Howitzer & Limber #16528 - German WW2 Panzergrenadiers on vehicle #16529 - Modern U.S. Infantry #16531 - Modern German Tank Crew #16533 - Modern U.S. Infantry in action
SDV Models
#87000 - Two BMP-1 on Flat Car (Assembled & Painted) #87016 - OT90M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Roco Minitanks
#1270 - Soviet ZIS-5 Truck, Canvas #1271 - Soviet ZIS-5 Truck, Box Body
Fidelis has restocked hundreds of Roco Minitanks kits, many older hard to get items are now available.
Fidelis Models also has a supply of "used" Roco and Eko kits available at discounted prices. Visit the Fidelis web site at www.fidelismodels.com for photos and prices. They are now offering more than 950 plastic, metal, and resin kits in 1/87 scale (soldier figures in 1/72-1/76).
Precision Design Company has introduced two decal sets for modelers who wish to repaint the popular Boley International Harvester models. Kitbashers especially will find these a necessary detail for repainting Boley's die-cast metal cabs. Set # DS0001 (above, top) is designed to fit the 2001-present International 4000 series and features chrome imprinting! Set #DS0002 (above, bottom) is designed for the 1988-present International 4700/4900 series cabs. These are both very welcome additions and hope there's more to come from the PDC folks. For more info, check their web site at: http://www.pdcweb.net/pdc/decals/decals.html
Wiking has announced the following for April, 2002 release:
658 40 36 Schaeff HR 18 with Hydraulic Hammer and dual-axle trailer in blue (shown above). New color and different tool on the mini-excavator that was so popular last year; now with a trailer. $24.00 779 40 52 Mercedes-Benz Atego "Esso" Tank Truck with Trailer" Basically, this is a new trailer for the new tanker introduced last month. $54.00
658 40 36 Schaeff HR 18 with Hydraulic Hammer and dual-axle trailer in blue (shown above). New color and different tool on the mini-excavator that was so popular last year; now with a trailer. $24.00
779 40 52 Mercedes-Benz Atego "Esso" Tank Truck with Trailer" Basically, this is a new trailer for the new tanker introduced last month. $54.00
New Colors:
071 07 32 VW Polo in German Red Cross livery. This is the old Polo and the upgraded price is due to the extensive printing, including reproduction of the prototype's printed windows. $17.00. 104 18 30 Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse in German Police green-and-white. Inspired by the German TV cop show "Notruf 110" (The German version of "911"). $16.00 286 03 27 Iveco Daily van in orange and charcoal gray. $13.00 538 07 44 Scania 144 Tractor with Dry Van Trailer "Victorinox" Very-nice multicolor printing with a view of the Matterhorn $41.00 615 02 41 DLK 30 PLC Ladder Body on Mercedes-Benz Econic chassis. In German fire brigade livery. New color scheme for last year's new ladder truck. $34.00 696 18 23 Opel Blitz short-nose ("short hood") truck in Bundeswehr colors. The little Blitz was not a "field" truck, but was primarily used for transport on German Army bases or shuttle trips to town. $9.50 819 03 24 Chevrolet Corvette, black with red interior (shown above). At last, a new color for Wiking's one-and-only remaining North American model. $10.50 823 39 24 Borgward Isabella Coupe in ivory with red interior. $10.50 879 03 13 Agricultural Trailer, dark Gray with undercarriage, wheels and drawbar $5.00
071 07 32 VW Polo in German Red Cross livery. This is the old Polo and the upgraded price is due to the extensive printing, including reproduction of the prototype's printed windows. $17.00.
104 18 30 Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse in German Police green-and-white. Inspired by the German TV cop show "Notruf 110" (The German version of "911"). $16.00
286 03 27 Iveco Daily van in orange and charcoal gray. $13.00
538 07 44 Scania 144 Tractor with Dry Van Trailer "Victorinox" Very-nice multicolor printing with a view of the Matterhorn $41.00
615 02 41 DLK 30 PLC Ladder Body on Mercedes-Benz Econic chassis. In German fire brigade livery. New color scheme for last year's new ladder truck. $34.00
696 18 23 Opel Blitz short-nose ("short hood") truck in Bundeswehr colors. The little Blitz was not a "field" truck, but was primarily used for transport on German Army bases or shuttle trips to town. $9.50
819 03 24 Chevrolet Corvette, black with red interior (shown above). At last, a new color for Wiking's one-and-only remaining North American model. $10.50
823 39 24 Borgward Isabella Coupe in ivory with red interior. $10.50
879 03 13 Agricultural Trailer, dark Gray with undercarriage, wheels and drawbar $5.00
